IPL 2026: The Ultimate Kickoff
Final Squads, Injury Alerts & Match 01 Preview
⚠️ Breaking: Major Injury Alerts
As of March 26, two major stars are ruled out for the first week:
- CSK: Matheesha Pathirana (Hamstring) - Expected return: April 10.
- KKR: Shreyas Iyer (Back Spasm) - Under observation for the first 2 matches.
- MI: Hardik Pandya is declared 100% fit and will lead against GT on Sunday.
1. Opening Match: CSK vs RCB
The legendary rivalry returns to M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) this Saturday!
📅 Date: March 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM IST (Ceremony starts at 6:00 PM)
📺 Live: Star Sports & JioCinema (4K Free Stream)
Team Captains & Key Retentions
| Team | Captain | Key Player |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | Ruturaj Gaikwad | MS Dhoni |
| RCB | Virat Kohli | Glenn Maxwell |
| MI | Hardik Pandya | Jasprit Bumrah |
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IPL 2026 Analysis by SkillPlusHub
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